Test Detail

Zinc, Plasma or Serum

Test Code:

001800

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

84630

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube OR royal blue-top without EDTA
Specimen Type	Plasma (preferred) OR serum
Volume	1 mL
Minimum Volume	0.4 mL
Temperature	Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Specimen Handling	Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection and transfer to a certified metal-free transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory. Plasma may be separated immediately and transferred to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166 for shipment to the laboratory.
Methodology	Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Stability	Room Temperature: 28 days, Refrigerated: 28 days, Frozen: 28 days
Unacceptable Conditions	Certified metal-free plastic transport tube not submitted; unspun royal blue-top tube from which the plasma or serum has not been removed; gel-barrier tube
Days Set-Up	M-F (2) SUN (1)
Shift Performed	1,2
TAT From Set-Up	2 - 4 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
001800	Zinc, Plasma or Serum	5763-8